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BRIEFS

November 16, 2018

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Major liners to form new body for digitalisation and standardisation Maersk back into profit thanks to Hamburg-Sud and higher freight rates PISR joins BIMCO to boost credentials Record box throughput in Oct puts strain on gates at Virginia port UK-US talks to pave way for free trade agreement post-Brexit continue CEVA earnings dragged down by Italian contract logistics problems ICTSI seeks permission to develop Iloilo ports 2 Lebanese men held in US on charges of weapons smuggling Amazon takes delivery of final freighter from Atlas Air, in time for Xmas Dachser runs central Europe-China freighter charters over the peak season Ethiopian receives 8th B777 freighter

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Capt. Vivek Anand elected FONASBA's Regional Vice-President for Middle East & Indian Subcontinent region Five container shipping companies coming together for digitalisation, standardisation & interoperability Japan initiates WTO dispute complaint against Korean support for shipbuilders Kierstin Lachtman to succeed Joe Ludwiczak as head of Liberian Shipowners' Council NYK promotes decarbonisation through exploratory design of super eco ship OOCL introduces new Asia-South Africa direct services WCO releases report on illicit financial flows via trade mis-invoicing India plans to boost shipments of around 200 products to China & narrow deficit MbPT observes Vigilance Awareness Week Reefer container transporters & grape exporters discuss key issues Supply chain function in India in a good position to create value & drive transformation, says report FIEO seminar on business opportunities/business immigration in US today in Mumbai

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Set to grow through takeovers Freight railways impacted by road haulage industry offences Switzerland: cheaper electricity for railway Goodman building for K+N DB Schenker goes for Winter in Austria IMRF and Nautical Institute form alliance Air Baltic celebrates centenary of Latvia's independence Panalpina issues CHF 150 million bond Splendid month for Georgia Ports XPO Europe appoints senior VP strategic sales Volga-Dnepr supports spacecraft and planes Greencarrier and Terminus form JV "Curiosity of the Day" Stepping up Albatros Express frequencies ICTSI names new APAC head Maersk on rising tide in Q3 Another large freighter for Ethiopian Cargo

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
MPP/heavy-lifter market levelling off Product tanker rates have hit bottom and recovery lies ahead, says Torm Pan Ocean optimistic despite US-China trade war MPC Container Ships puts scrubbers on feeder vessels Top five liner operators form association for IT collaboration How remote can remote control become in the world of automated terminals? CDB FL buys Zhejiang Materials Industry's entire fleet Artist's impression of an eco-ship. Credit NYK Line

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Major box carriers to launch association to harmonise digitalisation in shipping Supply Chain Radar Exclusive: AP Møller-Maersk ready to deploy its firepower in the US HMM's losses mount as rising costs wipe out profit from increased business in Q3 Tomorrow's world looms as supply chains plug in to the Internet of Things Sewerage project shows how the Thames could again be a major cargo route Market Insight: as hungry XPO eyes takeover targets, Ryder comes into view Container shipping alliances now planning to set course for Latin America trades IAG pays out $5.8m in USPS fraud case UK updates code of practice for autonomous ships Chris Lewis set to retire as chief executive of DP World UK Flexport broadens top management team as its services expand Supply Chain Radar: Panalpina takes a small, brave step - bold changes ahead? Under The Radar: As Waberer's plunges, is anybody ready to bite?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Tidewater merger with GulfMark completed Paris MOU names Luc Smulders as its new Secretary General McDermott celebrates sail away of giant production platform Meyer Turku starts production of first Carnival XL class ship Corvus battery solution picked for advanced hybrid fishing vessel Inmarsat adds new components to its cyber security service

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Shipping's lack of capital could flatten the boom-bust cycle Shipping has had debt too cheap for a very long period of time, said Breakwater Capital chief executive Andreas Povlsen. IMO secretary general set for second four-year term The IMO Council will discuss next week granting Kitack Lim a second term as secretary general beginning in 2020 Fuel rules to raise ocean freight by $7 per tonne, according to grain trade experts Engelhart Commodities Trading Partners' head of freight Fergus Garvin labels the 2020 sulphur cap 'the biggest disruption to ocean freight... Lloyd's List forum to focus on the way ahead for shipping Our December 11 forum in London has assembled industry strategists to workshop and debate alongside our own editorial and data... Danaos eyes scrubbers for first 11 vessels after profitable third quarter Charter rates provide full payback for scrubbers over three years, says chief executive John Coustas Rogue shippers in the firing line as cargo safety plans gather support Misdeclared dangerous cargo is a serious issue for the industry and one with severe implications, both in terms of safety... Teekay sees significant cash flows from new LNG carriers Teekay's LNG unit is increasing its distribution to $0.76 per common unit and is planning a tax change in the... ICTSI appoints former APMT director as Asia Pacific head Mr Dawes' predecessor Christian Gonzalez has been appointed ICTSI's new global corporate head Ichthys Field operator Inpex signs benefits deal with native peoples The group already provides various other assistance programmes that include helping students, the elderly and the disabled Bolloré, PowerChina group wins bid to build Nigeria port Transshipment volumes are expected to hit 4m teu by 2040 Marsoft issues charter rate warning over trade war threat Marsoft argues that a fully fledged trade war would cut US-China traffic by 20% and trigger a global recession Trump eyes 'make American shipping and energy great again' plan The White House wants to leverage $200bn in federal funding to stimulate more than $1.5trn in improvements over 10 years... Viewpoint: Keeping abreast of maritime training standards This would be a very good time to look again at STCW to examine its structural validity Daily Briefing Major box carriers unite to drive digital harmonisation \| Maersk turns focus to capacity management \| Shipping offers cautious welcome... Middle East market helps boost results of Singapore OSV suppliers There will continue to be tough competition for rates, players warn IMO urged to consider public access reform Corruption watchdog that had criticised the IMO for weak governance warns reforms are necessary to put the GHG emissions strategy... Major box carriers unite to drive digital harmonisation The carrier association is inviting other lines to join the initiative, which will be openly available and free of charge...

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
FMC allows PierPass 2.0 but pledges close watch Shippers urged to collaborate up and down the 'demand chain' Activists' Friday protest threatens JNPT operations Container line group aims to jolt slow-going IT standardization US peak-season shippers face bumpy final mile Asian import surge positions US Gulf for more services Rising global cargo threat requires new approach

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
American Shipping posts dip in third-quarter profits Tidewater and Gulfmark seal merger with near unanimous shareholder vote Denholm set to spend Dell cash at helm of Caledonia Maritime Shipping heir and well-travelled executive Keith Denholm has left his post at Lorentzen & Stemoco after one year to chase unicorns for US computer billionaire Michael Dell Bondholders challenge GSL and Poseidon merger Fund managers argue deal hands reins to George Youroukos and his private equity partner, Kelso Number of scrubber-fitted containerships nears 300 Yang Ming and MPCC add another 13 units to the total tally as interest grows from charterers for such vessels Feedership values hit new low on market's uncertain outlook Secondhand boxship prices drop across the board as buyers wait on the sidelines Jebsen Shipping secures third-party management contract Can Japan's maritime cluster deliver on innovation? Shipping and shipbuilding heavyweight is struggling to profit from technological and management prowess as competition intensifies Sinokor cans demolition ship sale as LNG rates hold strong Company believed to be looking at other laid-up vessels for potential reactivation LNG newbuildings set to hit 50 with TMS Cardiff Gas in top slot Hyundai Heavy Industries bags 18 of the 44 vessels ordered so far in the year Yamal LNG to boost working fleet by two Arc7s before end of this year Shell sweeps into market for 30-strong tanker newbuild haul 'Project Solar' is setting tongues wagging on specifications, price and who might sign up with the energy major for product and chemical carriers Waivers offer little respite to tanker owners in Iranian trades Even though their vessels are not subject to Washington's secondary sanctions, non-Iranian owners are now unlikely to return to the Islamic republic Yasa bags solid price on sale of LR2 as rate rises strengthen tanker values BW Dry Cargo quietly picks up kamsarmax bulker resale Latest transaction means the company will now welcome five bulkers from Tsuneishi in 2019 Hagland back to Falkeid for self-unloading bulker hire CNOOC gets cold shoulder from Hoegh over second FSRU Chinese gas importers are seeking extra capacity for winter but Norwegian firm is giving a frosty reception to enquiries for seasonal contracts Zim turns red despite best revenue since 2014 Israeli line says market started to recover in third quarter. GNMTC fixes two suezmaxes on short charters at strong rates Libyan owner continues to extend front cover for its fleet as market sentiment firms up. Seven Islands continues renewal with Sovcomflot tanker deal Luc Smulders takes over at Paris MOU Former naval officer replaces retired Richard Schiferli. Work on Bosporus canal will start next year Turkey says new waterway to cut traffic will be ready in 2024. PGS signs $75m seismic survey charter Greece fined $11m over Hellenic Shipyards subsidy Synergy Marine orders $45m dual-fuel PSV Malaysian owner takes eco-newbuilding plunge in tough OSV markets. Scrubbers: the best solution or a cynical workaround? Majority of respondents believe exhaust cleaners are bad for the environment, but technology has its defenders in heated debate among TradeWinds readers. Awilco cuts LNGC yard stay in booming market Norwegian owner wants gas carrier available to take advantage of record rates. Danske Bank boosts Frontline with 2020 upswing in sight Teekay LNG changing structure to lure investors End of partnership status aimed at encouraging big institutions to come on board. Torm sells trio of tankers in latest renewal move Sales disclosed as Danish shipowner books a loss for the third quarter, which it sees as the market bottom. Teekay Tankers keeps an eye on Opec as recovery shapes up Falling oil price could impact rates early next year, shipowner says. Epic Gas confident fleet renewal efforts will fuel profit Maran Gas Maritime looks to nudge up LNG fleet total MTT Shipping inks its biggest feeders in China Malaysian owner renewing fleet with deal at Zhoushan Changhong. PGS teams with NYK to sell seismic ship to Japan Norwegian owner wins JOGMEC tender with Ramform Sterling. Wilhelmsen: 2020 fuel rules demand smart cost hedging Thomas Wilhelmsen says his group will use scrubbers, freight surcharges, speed reductions and derivatives to manage the higher price of low sulphur fuel. HFW backs calls for action on misdeclared cargo incidents Law firm says owners, shippers, ports, IMO and regulators need to come together to tackle growing boxship fire problem. ASL Marine posts larger loss in third quarter Singapore offshore group continues to suffer, but OSV segment starts to see improved utilsation. Pyxis Tankers sees losses triple on weak MR market Product tanker specialist said anticipated improvement in chartering activity failed to materialise. Liner giants plan trade association in digital drive Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC and Hapag say group will strive for "less red tape and better transparency". Lichtblau bullish on tankers at Marine Money

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
FMC won't block PierPass changes The commission remains concerned about how terminal operators of the West Coast MTO Agreement will apply the joint fee pricing process. Hyundai posts Q3 loss despite increased volumes Korean carrier will "put its utmost efforts to stably secure additional cargoes" to fill the 20 ships on order. Ocean carriers 'paving the way' for digital standards IT executives from Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE aim to create open standards that other stakeholders in the industry can freely use. Trump nominates two for FMC commissioner vacancies U.S. sanctions 16 Saudi nationals in murder plot Executive Moves: KVH, CHEP and Paris MoU Inmarsat enhances cybersecurity offering

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018
US inventory spike fails to blunt crude-price rebound Crude futures shrugged off reports of a sharp inventory build to settle higher as the market eyed larger-than-expected drops in refined-product stocks. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Total-chartered VLGC in process of loading cargo at Ichthys terminal: sources The project is scheduled to proceed with the shipment of LPG and onshore condensate as appropriate, an Inpex spokesman said. External: Global Risk Management Supply glut pushes CFR Japan naphtha front-month timespread to 26-month low On outright prices, December CFR Japan naphtha swaps plunged $29/mt day on day Wednesday to be assessed at $519.25/mt. Med refiners face logistics, banking issues with Iran crude despite waivers "There is lots of uncertainty on how to pay," a crude trader said. South Korea's STX gets Lloyd's Register approval for LNG-fueled MR tanker The MR tanker design enables low bunker fuel consumption and helps curb SOx and NOx emissions, STX said. Russian Novorossiisk bunkering operations show signs of recovery: sources Currently one tanker is delayed, Russian pipeline operator Transneft said.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

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EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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